Probiotics are super in right now–but they’re just for your gut health, right? Quick answer: Nope! There are actually probiotics out there for your—wait for it—vaginal health. But here’s the thing: You can’t pop the same probiotics you use for your gut, … Continue reading The Gynecologist-Approved Probiotic Will Help Your Vaginal Health
Actress Selma Blair revealed in an Instagram post Sunday that she has multiple sclerosis. Blair, 46, wrote that she was diagnosed in August but has “probably had this incurable disease for 15 years at least.” Blair, who is starring in the upcoming … Continue reading What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
Before a big date, most guys worry about whether the other person is into them, or if they’ll be having sex that night. But many guys … Continue reading How Insomnia Can Kill Your Sex Life
A new study found that the average person gains 17 pounds within one year of finding love. Feeling less pressure to look their best was the main reason people gained weight. Prior research has shown that couples tend to eat … Continue reading How Much Weight Americans Gain In New Relationships
Three years ago, McKinley, Chloe, Ava and Lauren were all in treatment for cancer at a Florida hospital. The quartet relied on each other to get through the arduous process, and on Monday they reunited for a photo shoot as … Continue reading Four Girls Reunite After They Beat Cancer Together at the Same Hospital: ‘It’s Amazing to See’
When an airplane from Dubai landed in New York yesterday morning with reports of passengers coughing and vomiting, health officials jumped into action—detaining the plane and screening all 549 passengers and crew members for illness before allowing them to disembark. … Continue reading How Fast Do Illnesses Spread On a Plane?
Theo Taylor, who was born on March 15 at just 12 oz. — which is around the same size as a Coca-Cola can — went from being on the brink of death to thriving six months later. The baby from Durham, England, … Continue reading Baby Boy Born the Size of a Coke Can Miraculously Survives and Is ‘Doing So Well,’ Says Mom
All those hours you’ve spent in the gym aren’t just good for your looks. The longer you spend getting stronger, the longer you might have to live. New research from the University of Michigan found that your strength level might be a … Continue reading Study Finds People with Weaker Muscles More Likely to Die Early
During cold and flu season, it’s a pretty safe bet that congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose are signs you’re coming down with something. But when trees are blossoming or their leaves are falling, how can you tell if you have … Continue reading How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and Allergies
It’s easy to take your period for granted (or, you know, wish it away forever)—but when that time of the month rolls around and you’re surprisingly cramp-, rage-, and blood-free, … Continue reading 8 Reasons For A Missed Period
Countless people have experienced the benefits that come with strength training as adults as a way to break from their sedentary routines to get fit — but for many, the introduction to weight lifting and conditioning came in their teenage … Continue reading What Age Is Safe to Start Lifting Weights
If every loud crunch of cereal or hair-tingling slurp of soup makes you want to scream, you may have a real neurological condition — and you’re not … Continue reading Does Noisy Eating and Loud Gum Chewing Drive You Crazy? You May Have Misophonia
How to stop diarrhea Americans have a bout of acute diarrhea–three or more loose, watery bowel movements a day–about once a year, usually related to food poisoning or another passing infection. Others have chronic diarrhea, often related to a long-standing … Continue reading Home Remedies for Diarrhea
Acupuncture is an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involving thin, flexible needles inserted at certain points along the body – typically called ‘meridians’. The idea being that the insertion of these needles at these predetermined points can help … Continue reading Acupuncture – A Complementary Therapy With Promise
So, boobs: Overall, they’re pretty great—regardless of their size or shape. But, damn, they can be painful sometimes. Boob pain can happen for a variety of reasons—check those bra sizes, girls!—but, there’s one super-scary one that breast pain is largely … Continue reading Sore Breasts – 5 Reasons Your Boobs Hurt
Worldwide, more than 300 million people have viral hepatitis without knowing. There are various types of viral hepatitis, and in a lot of cases, people don’t experience any symptoms — meaning it can go undetected for years. While many viral hepatitis patients … Continue reading What is Hepatitis? – Viral Hepatitis Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
U.K. public health officials warn that an STI called mycoplasma genitalium could become antibiotic-resistant in several years. Misdiagnosis and treatment of the condition could lead to the infection becoming a superbug. MG is usually undetected but symptoms are similar to … Continue reading STI Mycoplasma Genitalium Could Become Untreatable in 5 Years
A 4-month-old baby recently died after contracting meningitis, likely from an unvaccinated person, according to WTRV. Killy Schultz died on June 30 after developing a rash and high fever after being at daycare. Now, Killy’s parents are urging everyone to … Continue reading Parents Issue Meningitis Vaccine Warning After 4-Month-Old Dies
Do you ask yourself, “Why am I so tired?” Do you feel like no matter how much sleep you get, you’re still tired all the time? As the National Sleep Foundation puts it, Most of us know that getting a good … Continue reading 11 Reasons You’re Always Tired + Natural Remedies for Each
Valley fever is a fungal infection that is most common in the Southwestern United States and parts of Central and South America. The fungus lives in the soil and can cause the infection when you breathe in dust or fungal … Continue reading Valley Fever (+ 5 Natural Tips for Managing Valley Fever Symptoms)
Real Houseweives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss revealed that her daughter, Riley, lost 52 pounds. Kandi posted a photo on Instagram Thursday congratulating her daughter. Riley lost the weight in less than a year by working out five times a week … Continue reading Kandi Burruss On Daughter Riley’s Weight Loss – How She Lost 52 Pounds
As consumers turn to supplements to improve their gut health, the probiotics industry is exploding Some people believe probiotics can help with everything from mental health to weight loss, but experts say the science is too new. That said, research has … Continue reading Do Probiotic Supplements Really Work?
A new study revealed that people with Alzheimer’s disease had higher levels of certain kinds of herpes virus in their brains. Roughly 90 percent of the U.S. population has the specific strains of herpes that this study links to Alzheimers. … Continue reading Herpes Virus Strains Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
We’re currently in the middle of tick season, and experts warn that a bite from the lone star species could cause red meat allergies. In the … Continue reading Tick Bites Leading to Rise in Red Meat Allergies
Ready for yet another reason to eat your veggies? Leafy greens and vegetables like broccoli and cabbage are loaded with vitamin K, an important nutrient that’s been associated with improved insulin sensitivity, a reduced risk of cancer and improved heart … Continue reading Top 10 Vitamin K Foods & Benefits of Foods High in Vitamin K
I’m not an elite athlete. I’m just a guy on the precipice of middle age who enjoys running, biking, soccer, and tennis. If I can push myself to my physical limit a couple of times a week and still have … Continue reading How to Stay Fit After 40 – Best Workouts for 40 Year Old Men
Jeremiah Peterson was 40 years old and 100 pounds overweight when he realized he needed to make a change. The dad went on to lose 92 pounds by adopting the ketogenic diet and working out in the great outdoors His … Continue reading Dad Credits Amazing Weight Loss Transformation To Keto Diet, Hiking
Think you might have a food allergy, but aren’t sure what exactly could be to blame? Experiencing digestive issues or skin flare-ups, but can’t seem to figure out the solution to make them go away? Well, an elimination diet might … Continue reading Elimination Diet: Benefits, Foods to Remove + Plan
Strokes are like creaky joints, driving slow in the fast lane, and your dentures falling out, like, all the time—stuff only old people have to worry about…right? Definitely not—just because you have all your own teeth and know how to … Continue reading 9 Stroke Symptoms in Young Women You Need To Know
Research is increasingly showing a mind-body connection. Did you know, for example, that depression could be a result of bacteria in your gut? In 2012, scientists at University College Cork discovered that brain levels of serotonin, or the ‘happy hormone,’ … Continue reading The Gut Bacteria and Depression Connection
You’ve been told since you were a child to drink your milk and eat your spinach. Calcium keeps bones and teeth strong! As a child you probably drank – or choked down – your milk at the urging of your … Continue reading Calcium Supplements – Bad for your heart? Blah for your bones?
An 18-year-old woman developed hypersensitivity pneumonitis, a.k.a. “wet lung” after just three weeks of vaping. This is the first reported case of a teenager developing the condition after using e-cigarettes. Wet lung is an immune system disorder that affects the … Continue reading A Teen Developed ‘Wet Lung’ After Vaping For 3 Weeks
First Lady Melania Trump is recovering from kidney surgery following an embolization procedure Monday morning at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to a statement … Continue reading Melania Trump Undergoes Kidney Surgery – What Is Embolization?
Even though you didn’t push a baby out of your vagina, sex is probably the last thing on your mind after a C-section. Sleepless nights and a wailing infant do not exactly make a sexy soundtrack. Plus, your hormones are … Continue reading Sex After C-Section: When Can You Have Sex After A C-Section?
If you’re over 50 years old and have blurry or wavy vision and/or a blind spot in the center of your vision, you may have Age-Related Macular Degeneration. The good news is it’s painless. The bad news, AMD is kind … Continue reading Age-Related Macular Degeneration: a Frustrating Condition to Live with and Treat
Rooted in science and expert opinion, our content translates dense topics into easily digestible, actionable health advice. Piecemeal, the concepts are sound and effective. But overall health must be viewed holistically. One of the most integral components is your mind. … Continue reading Why Mental Health Is Crucial for Men
According to research conducted at Harvard University, omega-3 fatty acid deficiency is officially one of the top 10 causes of death in America, claiming the lives of up to 96,000 people each year. Out of the 12 dietary, lifestyle and metabolic risk factors … Continue reading 13 Omega-3 Fish Oil Benefits and Side Effects
Pot has the overriding perception as the chill-out drug. In fact, almost a third of marijuana users in the U.S. say the main purpose of it is to reduce anxiety or stress, a recent Marist poll found. But that’s not … Continue reading Why THC Makes You Paranoid
Debra stared at the computer until her eyes went blurry. She closed them and shook her head. Why couldn’t she concentrate? Pulling out her smartphone, she checked her Facebook page. Funny. Her friend had posted a picture of her daughter … Continue reading Focus, Fatigue, and Facebook: Why You Just Can’t Concentrate
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, of NYC’s Blue Smoke eateries, weighed 345 pounds when he knew he needed to make a change The executive chef lost 100 pounds by exercising and changing his diet Bourgeois adopted a ketogenic-inspired diet and practices intermittent … Continue reading Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois of NYC’s Blue Smoke Restaurants on His 100-Pound Weight Loss
Next to back pain, knee pain is one of the most common complaints among both older adults and younger athletes. Knee injuries are one common cause … Continue reading Knee Pain Relief: 6 Natural Treatments, Including Exercises
You probably know that postpartum depression is a serious problem that can affect new moms. But if you’re a new dad or dad-to-be, you might not actually suspect that your partner could be at risk — or that you could … Continue reading Postpartum Depression Symptoms – Signs of PPD For Men and Women
Skipping booze, sugar, and processed grains and eating only whole foods—think produce, unprocessed grains, lean protein, and healthy fats—for just seven days can trigger long-lasting changes. “A lot of times when we reach for a cookie or a drink, it’s … Continue reading This Quick Cleanse Could Mean Major Results
Like wintergreen, cramp bark is another herbal remedy that naturally contains a compound called methyl salicylate, which is known to have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. As its name hints, cramp bark is known for relieving cramps, including those associated with premenstrual … Continue reading Cramp Bark for Menstrual Relief + 4 Other Benefits
The FDA has issued a mandatory recall of all kratom products sold by Triangle Pharmanaturals. The supplement has been linked to a dangerous salmonella outbreak affecting at least 87 people, and the company failed to comply with a voluntary recall … Continue reading Kratom Just Became The FDA’s First Ever Mandatory Recall
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t shy about sharing his personal journey with depression. The Jumanji star has long been open about his mental health history, and is now sharing more with fans on Twitter. “Got tons of responses to this. … Continue reading Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Opened Up About His Battle With Depression
Actress Amanda Seyfried admitted not long ago on a podcast that she’s been taking the antidepressant Lexapro for “years and years and years.” She even continued taking the drug while pregnant with her first child. Must be pretty harmless, right? … Continue reading 7 Lexapro Side Effects You Should Know
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common STI, with nearly 80 million people, or 25 percent of the U.S. population, infected with the virus Certain strains of HPV are linked to oral, anal, and genital cancer While there is … Continue reading The HPV Vaccine for Men Works to Prevent Cancer
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